“CLUE” – the River Birch version

Which “team” is it that reviews seized documents and records to cull out the truly privileged, confidential or unrelated documents not covered by the warrant?

Pull a card from the Government’ Opposition to Return of Seized Property and Incorporated Memorandum (scribd format below) and the game begins with this “clue”:

Special Agent Bezet and other agents made every lawful effort to separate what was believed to be attorney-client privileged material for a late inspection by a taint team. As noted in Petitioner’s Memorandum, a “clean team” was on scene to collect items from Peter Butler, Sr.’s office at 2000 Belle Chasse Hwy.

The Government rolled the dice and submitted clues about “who done it” in Attachment B to the Warrant authorizing the search of the River Birch office building AKA Exhibit H in the Opposition (text-only Exhibits incorporated with brief in scribd format below):

It takes three clue cards to make a winning guess and we only have two – the suspect and the room. Anyone got a clue about the weapon?

Any and all documents, correspondence, letters, notes, memorandums, printouts, records, contracts, communications, writings, billing records, payments, expenditures, agreements, calendars, message books, emails, facsimiles, and electronic communications as they relate to the Request for Proposals issued by Jefferson Parish., Louisiana, #RFP-0176, Responses to the Request for Proposals, bids, and contracts, and any other business dealings between RBL and Jefferson Parish.

Talk about a weapon! A pocket full of public officials and contractors could definitely deliver a death blow – but speaking of pockets, take a look at this photograph from the Government’s “tour guide” before you put your envelope of cards on the table. Is this the pocket?

Anyone want to show their cards? How about I show mine and you challenge if you’ve got a better solution to the crime?

Mr. Woody Waste did the dirty deed

in the pump room with a pocket full of public officials and contractors that

hit Jefferson Parish with a rising tide of proposals and legislation that lifted River Birch until greed sank the ship

AFFIDAVIT of Service by William P. Gibbens of Motion to File document under Seal, Notice of filing under Seal, Motion for Return of Property served on United States Attorney’s Office on 10/13/2010. (plh, ) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

11/17/2010

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AFFIDAVIT of Service by Ian L. Atkinson of Notice of Hearing and Request for Oral Argument served on United States Attorney’s Office on 10/18/2010. (plh, ) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

11/18/2010

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ORDER re 3 MOTION for Return of Property. ORDERED that the Motion shall be converted to an equitable action akin to replevin and treated as a civil complaint as set forth in document. FURTHER ORDERED that the United States of America shall be made a named defendant and service shall issue to the United States Government. FURTHER ORDERED that the government shall file any opposition to petitioners’ motion by 4:00 pm on 11/24/10 at which time the motion will be taken under advisement on the briefs, without oral argument. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 11/18/10.(copy: Gibbens, Kennedy)(plh, ) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

11/18/2010

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Summons Issued as to United States of America. (plh, ) (Entered: 11/18/2010)

11/22/2010

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SUMMONS Returned Executed; United States of America through U.S. Attorney served on 11/19/2010, answer due 1/18/2011. (plh, ) (Entered: 11/22/2010)

ORDER & REASONS granting 3 Motion for Return of Property. FURTHER ORDERED that the Government immediately return all seized property of tenants other than River Birch, Inc. In the case of property shared between River Birch, Inc. and other tenants, the Government shall provide to petitioners copies of all documents it intends to retain by Monday, December 27, 2010. Likewise, the Government shall complete its clean team review and return all privileged documents to the petitioners by Monday, December 27, 2010. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 12/20/10. (plh, ) Modified doc type on 12/21/2010 (plh, ). (Entered: 12/21/2010)

12/21/2010

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JUDGMENT – ORDERED that the Government immediately return all seized property of tenants other than River Birch, Inc. In the case of property sharedbetween River Birch, Inc. and other tenants, the Government shall provide to petitioners copies of all documents it intends to retain by Monday, December 27, 2010. Likewise, the Government shall complete its clean team review and return all privileged documents to the petitioners by Monday, December 27, 2010. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 12/20/10.(plh, ) (Entered: 12/21/2010)

ORDER re: 25 Motion to Stay; ORDERED that the defendants motion for stay, treated as a motion for extension of time, is PARTIALLY GRANTED and PARTIALLY DENIED. The previously set deadlines are CONTINUED to January 5, 2011. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 12/23/10. (plh, ) (Entered: 12/23/2010)

ORDER that an Evidentiary Hearing is set for 2/24/2011 10:00 AM before Judge Helen G. Berrigan re 36 MOTION to Enforce Judgment, 31 MOTION for Reconsideration. FURTHER ORDERED that the premises of 2000 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana be made available for a visit by the Court on 2/4/2011 as set forth in document. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 1/21/11.(plh, ) (Entered: 01/21/2011)

01/21/2011

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EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Enroll as Counsel of Record by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kennedy, Gregory) (Entered: 01/21/2011)

01/24/2011

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ORDER granting 39 Motion to Enroll as Counsel of Record for Attorney Salvador Robert Perricone for United States of America. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 1/24/11. (plh, ) (Entered: 01/24/2011)

01/25/2011

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RESPONSE to Motion filed by United States of America re 36 MOTION to Enforce Judgment. (Kennedy, Gregory) (Entered: 01/25/2011)

ORDER that Plaintiffs provide the Court with a floor plan of the third floor of 2000 Belle Chasse Highway by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. If the Government has a floorplan of the third floor of 2000 Belle Chasse Highway, it shall also provide a copy to the Court by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. FURTHER ORDERED that the Government provide a detailed inventory of what it seized from the premises of 2000 Belle Chasse Highway as set forth in document by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs shall submit a memorandum as set forth in document by 2/16/11 by 12:00 p.m. FURTHER ORDERED that the Government provide the Court with a status update as set forth in document by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiffs shall submit a memorandum explaining the presence of several filing cabinets and file folders containing River Birch, Inc. materials as set forth in document by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. FURTHER ORDERED that the Government shall submit a memorandum explaining why a “clean team” was present during the initial search as set forth in document by 2/14/11 by 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Helen G. Berrigan on 2/9/11.(plh, ) (Entered: 02/09/2011)

First of all I’d like to say I was looking at that damn shirt too. But what does it mean?

Secondly, before getting into facts and issues it’s worth noting what a well written piece this is. The whole line of writing on this issue has been great. There I said it, it had to be said after all.

Thanks, Tele. Now, about that “damn shirt” – I can’t count the number of times I’ve looked at that picture and wondered why…also have wondered what’s written over each pocket but haven’t been to read.

As to the “teams” NAAS, there’s more in the Government’s opposition brief. One thing for certain is the government came prepared and appears to have been extremely careful to stay within the limits of the very broadly defined search as well as extremely careful about the handling of sensitive information.

“The Taint Team”. Are you fucking SHITTING me? “Taint”, according to Webster’s is the territory between the genitalia and the anus, and probably covered in shit, piss or both, depending on the hygiene of the person whose “taint” we’re talking about. And since my prosecutor, AUSA Gregory Kennedy, also ran the execution of the search warrant at the River Birch offices, I’ll let “The SLABBED Nation” decide how “clean” or “dirty” this “Taint Team” was or is. One thing I can predict from personal experience with the U.S. Department of “Injustice” since 8/29/05: When instructed by Berrigan to do something, THEY WILL LIE. Ashton O’Dwyer a/k/a “The WHITE Henry Glover”.

I think that’s simply an extension ladder leaning against the wall. It’s the kind that has a rope for extending one half of the ladder.

There does appear to be at least one box of something behind the plenum on the right, with what look like “video” or DVD cases on top. And, the 2 black “boxes” sitting atop the electrical panel may be something.

I know this is getting ridiculous, but NAAS, I don’t think that’s an extension ladder. It would have to be one section of an extension ladder, but I don’t know of any extension ladders (even half) that could fit in such a small space.

Nowdy, Jr.’s right, above: “Pierre” on one pocket, “Willow, Inc.” on the other.

Is that a work shirt for some maintenance guy named Pierre?

Or is that a bowling/novelty shirt for someone with first or last named Pierre or just someone they call “Pierre.” It sure looks like it’s nice and pressed and propped up there for the name to be seen.

This is the closest:

04.01.04 TP:

“”””Many Waggaman residents got a chance to sound off about odors from the two local landfills during a town hall meeting called by Jefferson Parish Councilman Byron Lee on March 22 at the Waggaman Playground.

“I want to discuss issues of concern and have made it my issue to put it on the forefront,” Lee said told the crowd of about 30 residents who showed up for the meeting.

Resident Mark Franko said he wanted to talk about the “smell from the garbage dump.” Like Franko, many other residents said the foul smell disrupts their lives, discouraging them from doing regular outdoor activities.

Others said they fear the odors may be hazardous to their health. One resident said her children have suffered more asthma attacks since the landfill opened.

South Kenner residents said they also have smelled a mysterious burning odor about 10 or 11 p.m., and there are rumors circulating that the River Birch and Jefferson Parish landfills have been using shredded tires to cover the landfill.

Land values have dropped, and homeowners find it difficult to sell their homes because of the landfills, residents said.””””

“””Rumors of tire shredding to cover the landfill were denied.

Rick Buller, an engineer with the Jefferson Parish Landfill, said untreated sludge waste is incinerated before it is accepted.

As for the burning smell at night, Buller said, it is a simple procedure of clearing the land of brush piles.

The piles are burned in the daytime but continue to smolder overnight. Ninety percent of the area is now cleaned, he said.

Marnie Winter, director of the Jefferson Parish Environmental Affairs department, assured residents that the odor will be reduced soon.

Jefferson Parish officials are monitoring the landfill operation and will report any development on its gas-collection system, implement an odor-control program that will neutralize or mask the odor, and use enzymes to break down odors. A device called the Nasal Rangers also will be used to aid in measuring the level of odors.

Parish officials will look into alternate covers for the landfill.

CDM , a company hired by Jefferson Parish, will research different strategies to rid the community of the smell, Winter said. CDM also will evaluate incoming waste loads and sludge.

Absolute speculation – the plain sight presence of a uniform shirt bearing the names Willow, Inc. and Pierre may be some kind of evidence this room was off limits to the search unless those 2 names appear in the warrant? The judge wants a blueprint to see if this is a common area to the whole floor so any evidence found in the room is fair game?

Telemachus , Nowdy, NAAS- I’m in construction and that’s no ordinary freakin welds on extra wide rungs of ladder. the large plenum on left, which looks like it has an electronic air scrubber, goes up to compressors directly above.Pierre is a big general maintenance man who needs heavy duty ladder to carry himself and equipment to roof via square trap door. But why store your freakin laundered shirts (3) in the roof excess room. NAAS,s theory sounds possible.Telemachus, FYI- Freakin CDM has yearly contract on odor and bird control at JP landfill which theriot lowered from $320,000 to $75,00 in june, 2010, resolution 114756. Sounds like JP was being overcharged by CDM fockers.

A fart brain thought. Some secret agent needs to freakin call John Pierre’ at 931-7316 and ask why he keeps his laundered shirts in dirty roof access room. the focker will be either blown away wondering how anyone knew that . Or if he doesn’t hang them there its another CLUE to who done it.

Is this your company? Claim This Profile Willow Inc in Gretna, LA is a private company categorized under Home Builders. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $2.5 to 5 million and employs a staff of approximately 10 to 19.

Now, they also have a Willow, Inc. from Harvey that is a building maintenance contractor.

There are still a few companies around that provide uniforms for their employees, including the laundering. I bet Willow, Inc., River Birch, and other Heebe, Sneed, Ward, etc. companies have a laundry deal with Cintas.

Gate, just what sort of property might cause someone to name the business “Big Bang”?

That’s not really a clue but the popularity of “LLC” might be one – depending, I suppose, on the “members”. The more corporate members, the more clues. Dig deep enough and you might turn up enough clues to fill (ahem) a landfill.

Who ? New Orleans SUPER LAWYERS ! These provincial and parochial delusional people really are scary…super because your name appears as the attorney who presumedly incorporated another one of Heebe’s lackey shill fronts…

Anne dangle has *got* to be nothing mroe than a conduit for campaign contributions.

I have no idea who she is but look at that 293 Firethorn property on google-map (in Timberlane of course, they all seem to be there!) – that is one modest house, but she and her entities have two $5000 checks to Jindal here, about $12,000 for Byron Lee for Congress there and some more for Scalise, another $5000 for Byron Lee for Council elsewhere…. reminiscent of the political donations from Ward’s multitudinous entities.

I will add that that Firethorn address does not show up in TP real estate transfers, it does not show up in the JP assessor online records and the name Dangle does not show up there either.

“A. Dangle”…… as a name for sending money to politicians…… are you freaking kidding me?

“”””””Katherine T. Spahr Ward, a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA, passed away on August 31, 2005 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine Thompson Spahr and Charles E. Spahr, Sr., as well as her brother and sister, Charles E. Spahr, Jr. and Nellie Spahr Jason.

She was an alternate delegate to the *****Democratic Presidential Convention in Miami in 1972. She worked in the office of Jefferson Parish Presidents ****Tim Coulon and ****Aaron Broussard. She was a member of the Jury Commission, appointed by the Judges of the 24th Judicial District Court. She was a board member of the Children’s Advocacy Center and a member of the Harvey Canal Industrial Association. For several years, she received a service award from the Chambers of Commerce of New Orleans and the River Region. Mrs. Ward was a devoted Mother and Grandmother with a strong connection to her extended family, to her friends, her Faith, her Church, and her Prayer Group. She will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gretna, LA on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 1:30 pm. Visitation from Mothe Funeral Homes, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday morning from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Lung Association of Louisiana, 2325Severn Avenue, Suite 8, Metairie, LA 70001.””””

3/18/05 TP:

“””Willie Dee Barnes Ward. After devoting decades of her life to caring for her family, Willie Dee Barnes Ward passed away at the age of 78 on March 16, 2005. Beloved wife of ****Jim Ward. Mother of ****Frederick R. Heebe and ****Adrea D. Heebe. Stepmother of Jeffrey L. Ward and ***Anne Ward Caldarrera. Grandmother of ****Elizabeth L. Heebe-Russo. Daughter of the late Sidney William Barnes and Doskye Townsend Barnes. Sister of Adrian Barnes Bynum and the late Doskye Barnes Caldwell and Sidney Riley Barnes. Mother-in-law of ***Jennifer Sneed and ****Dominick Russo. Aunt to 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Mrs. Ward received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Newcomb College and in her earlier years she was a dedicated social worker. She has been *****president of Willow Incorporated, a residential home builder.”

A private service for the family will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, La. Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers in her memory to: Newcomb Endowment Fund, 112 Newcomb Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, La. 70118 and Arthritis Foundation National Office, P.O. Box 932915, Atlanta, Georgia 31193-2915. Mothe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 366-4343 “””

Ok, so when you see Dangle or Russo, that = WARD.

As an aside, I had previously posted about a couple Aaron Broussard entities (Fountain Of Truth Political Action Committee Inc. was one of them) which showed a “Donna Gordon” as an officer. Her full name is Donna Barnes Gordon. Could never figure out her connection but at last there appears a Barnes. With the Wards above. Barnes is a common name but these folks just have no coincidences.

So is the same Caldarera, the contractor, that couldn’t read the blueprints when building the Zephyr Stadium to realize that seating was part of the plan !…and the same Caldarera that has been at least 2 years past the contracted deadline to finish the “PINK ALBATROSS” formally know as the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Center ? (projected $26 Million Dollars now at $48 Million Dollars and rising; and 27 months past projected opening date with no date in site given as completion )http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/04/post_341.html

John Ward Van Dervort was married to an Ehret (Lyreen), by the way, the Ehrets are among the few truly founding west bank family names and are very monied.

Then there is this from the assessors office:

Parcel 0400003742. Willie D. Ward (see above) seemingly owns with or transfers 5 parcels or so in Harvey to a Marjorie “W.” Van Dervort. This entry is completely screwed up because there is no location shown which makes it nigh impossible to look up by site. You will not find this transaction by looking up Van Dervort / Vandervort under last name; oh, no, you have to look it up under “Location.” How convenient, maybe that one was personally entered, that must be some interesting property.

Marjorie W. Van Dervort is way up in it (lack of a better term here) at Timberlane. Her husband was apparently Jack Van Dervort. I am going to go out on a wildass limb and GUESS that Marjorie “W.” was a Ward. Seeing as how Jack Van Dervort and Jim Ward were in business together that might make sense as perhaps that’s how they met. Marjorie could be Jim Ward’s sister or cousin, Willie’s niece, etc., something like that.

1. I’ve had lots of background on the nonperforming arts center that I’ve held on to because it did not fit the narrative. I think we’re getting enough of the puzzle assembled where we can see where the performing arts center debacle fits.

2. I was struck by certain of the language in the RB search warrant and I’d bet what the FBI found at River Birch led to that subpoena I disclosed back in December involving real estate transactions involving some of these same RB players and that major NOLA media personality.

To Nowdy: Re River Birch and Department of Defense contract(s). I’m a “simple” person, but still having more than a little “trouble” focusing on simple things, like “Did the Government exceed the scope of the search warrant, and seize things they shouldn’t have seized when the warrant was executed at the River Birch office?” and “Did Government do what Berrigan told them to do, and return all illegally seized items from the River Birch office?”. Nonetheless, as the Comments to “River Birch” POSTS clearly demonstrate, there is something MACHIAVELLIAN going on here that’s leaving more than a few of us GUESSING. In trying to learn more about the relationships involved, I made a discovery: The federal Government, through FEMA, has “beaucoup” contracts with Waste Management, not only here, but all over the country. QUERY: Could FEMA have a vested interest in seeing to it that those “relationships” remain in place here in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area, and what might that bode for River Birch, et al? As to the DOD contract with River Birch, it was in 2009, and was only for @ $15,000. If it wasn’t a “stand alone” contract with River Birch, it could have been something River Birch picked up from Waste Management when Waste management got the boot. Just guessing and speculating, but there are enough rotten fish in this barrel to generate a strong STENCH for some time. Ashton O’Dwyer a/k/a “The WHITE Henry Glover”.

CLUE players Whitmergate has listed five corporation above, all which were filed with Sec. of State office on 3/12/07, all connected to same families’ relatives and all became not in good standing for failure to file annual reports.

One must conclude all five corps were formed for same cause and purpose which either was accomplished or failed within a year.

Players of CLUE must research not only the parish politics agendas of this 3/07 to 3/08 time period, but also what campaign contributions each corp made and the known business activities of the involved families.

Or if you don’t have the patience and time to do said research or wait for responsive information from subpoenas you can do an 11 hour raid.

Now, here’s a CLUE -I see you’re up on the “open thread” ‘Gate but I guess Tele has called it a day; so he’ll have to catch up whenever…BUT

“What emerged were clusters of owners who were using multiple LLCs under their control to make multiple contributions of the maximum $5,000…

If this is legal, then there are no caps on contributions under Louisiana law. A wealthy person could create a series of LLCs and make as many maximum contributions to a single campaign as LLCs he/she controlled.”

Can’t say that I was exactly onto this “scam” last night but I did pick up a scent –

At any rate, this makes me wonder how Louisiana law treats an LLC – but it’s my understanding that an LLC would have the same authority and restrictions as an individual.

Nowdy, I am becoming increasingly concerned that the politicians here in Louisiana, particularly South Louisiana, have been and are presently describing what may be the signs of being afflicted with the “Sergeant Schultz Syndrome” and can be detected when they open their mouth and say, “I know nothing! “… and I’m sad to say it appears to be epidemic at this time given the recent statements of John Young…

Here’s a reported case from October 2007 that you were kind enough to bring to our attention, and I defer to your quote:

The cause of this disease is believed to be associated with the trash connected to the River Birch landfill…possibly a result of the virulent political pollution that continues to emanate from the landfill’s genesis…

{Another good book is The Crescent City Lynchings which talks in part about the origins of the mob in New Orleans (which in fact may have been a main wellspring for the mafia in the USA in general, supposedly words “mafia” and “vendetta” first surfaced in the US in our fair city. There were Matranga, }

On that point, you might recall that the mob in New Orleans started in the French Quarter. It was largely a Sicilian immigrant (often impoverished) neighborhood essentially at or around the turn of the 20th century.

The Marcellos emerged from that milieu and among other things had their own produce company, Pelican Tomato, Imperial Meat, they ran La Louisiana restaurant, etc. The name Marcello turns up almost 500 entities in the LA SOS database.

Well if you look up the Marcellos’ ownings in the Orleans assessors and LA SOS online databases you will see they have a LOT of property in the French Quarter to this day. One such property, owned by Vince Marcello (who is around town in a variety of “endeavors”) is Maximo’s Restaurant.

This is where the Oyster, in his blog, The Right Hand Thief, reported one day the very interesting fact that his ex-“chef” there eventually ended up being busted a multi-state drug ring kingpin:

You give too little credit to the Metairie state connection particularly in the Arts and Entertainment debacle, (SOP has some interesting public records e-mails). I will give you a clue , there is connection to Frank J. Caracci to past and present JP politico’s that transcends Harry Lee.

No a former partner of the cowboy and parish politico who is connected to the parish in obtaining state grant funds, was directly involved with funding in the Arts and Entertainment Center and other projects. Also protector of the Sheriffs office dirty deeds. Question now is did he cash in on some of the campaign contributions from the Heebe, Fazzio, Caldera foundations?

Lockemup,
member of the Senate committees on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6:22 AM
After losing the Jefferson Parish Council’s backing, state Sen. Danny Martiny said he will drop a bill to amend public records laws to let prosecutors block the release of subpoenaed government documents if they deem the release would impede their investigations.
The council Wednesday unanimously rescinded a resolution supporting the legislation after questions emerged about whether prosecutors deem the bill necessary.
Martiny, R-Metairie, co-sponsored Senate Bill 279 at the request of the parish’s law department, which said it caught flak from federal authorities when subpoenaed records in the investigation of former Parish President Aaron Broussard’s administration were released to the news media.
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten has said his investigators were concerned about how quickly the parish responded to the subpoenas, not the fact that the records were released to the news media under public records laws.
Letten has declined to give an opinion on the bill, which would have given investigators five days after a public body receives a request for subpoenaed records to block the records from being released.

Tom: You are hinting Martiny is in the loop and that may very well be judging from the PRR legis crap he proposed/ promoted at the suggestion of the corrupt Parish Attorney Office.

Hainkel and Hollis I believe helped raise the State monies originally for the NPACenter. But I think the Council of Clowns then started their juggling act and feeding at the elephant’s trough in exchange for campaign contributions( including then Councilman Young who this very A.M on wwl-tv said it was the two previous Administrations who are at fault for the 26 MILLION cost overruns).Someone should suggest Young be checked soon for Alzheimer’s.

The main juggler being the enormous LargeASSe Clown who ordered Whitmer to sign the check for 5.2 MILLION signed to contractor Calderera despite JP Dept. heads objecting over payment by 100%(2.6 MILLION excess).

Now the main juggler himself in the TP has turned to juggling knives toward the contractor to save his LargeASSE, but it appears its too little ASSE too late.

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